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HARRIS COUNTY - On Jan. 13, 2024, at around 10 p.m., a tragic incident occurred on the East Freeway near Sheldon in Harris County. According to police, an adult male pedestrian, while attempting to cross the freeway's main lanes, was struck by a car, resulting in his death. There is a possibility that the pedestrian was hit by a second vehicle following the initial collision. The driver of the first vehicle involved stayed at the scene and was determined not to be at fault with no signs of intoxication. Authorities are currently conducting a search for the second vehicle implicated in the secondary collision. Parts of a vehicle found at the scene are being utilized to aid in the ongoing investigation.

HARRIS COUNTY - A fatal accident occurred on Jan. 13, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m. on 2500 W Mt Houston Road in Houston. The incident involved a pedestrian who was crossing the road outside of a designated crosswalk in an area lacking artificial lighting. The event was captured on a video camera operated by a Precinct One constable, showing the pedestrian crossing the roadway. The pedestrian was hit by a black truck traveling eastbound, leading to the individual being propelled about 150 feet from the point of impact, resulting in a fatal injury. Subsequent checks on the driver and passenger of the truck for signs of intoxication yielded negative results. Both individuals remained at the scene following the accident.

Southwest Patrol officers were dispatched to 5500 Heather Brooklyn following a report of a shooting just after 8 p.m. Friday night just outside of the Unfadable Cutz Barbershop. An adult male was found shot at least once and later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Homicide and crime scene investigators are conducting a follow-up investigation. If you have any information about the shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division or Crimestoppers.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a CLEAR Alert for a missing Houston woman , Riccy Hernandez Maldonado, 25. Authorities are concerned for her safety as her disappearance is considered involuntary and she may be in imminent danger. Riccy Hernandez Maldonado - Photo Courtesy of HPD Riccy was last observed on January 11, 2024, at 06:53 AM, near 11415 Roark Rd in Houston, TX. She is described as a Hispanic female, with black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 4 inches in height, and weighing approximately 120 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a cream long-sleeve shirt and green pants. The Houston Police Department is leading the search and requests that anyone with information about Riccy Hernandez Maldonado's whereabouts contact them at (832) 394-1840. T...

(FORT BEND COUNTY, TX) January 12, 2024 – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing juvenile, Kiersten McWilliams, 16. Kiersten was last observed in the 3400 block of Riverside Glen Ln., Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. She maintained communication with her family through phone calls and text messages until January 1, 2024, but has since become unreachable. Kiersten McWilliams - Courtesy of FBCSO Kiersten is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At this time, there are no apparent signs of foul play. However, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is eager to ascertain Kiersten's whereabouts to ensure her safety. The public is encouraged to share an...

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - On December 9, 2023, units from the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to a major vehicle accident in the 20000 block of US 90. The incident, involving a single vehicle, resulted in serious injuries to the occupant, who was transported to the hospital via life-flight. Their condition remains unknown at this time.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at 6503 Wanda Lane around 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. The identity of the 44-year-old male victim is currently pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the HPD Homicide Division, patrol officers responded to a call at an apartment complex at the stated address. Witnesses reported that the victim and an unknown male suspect were involved in an argument. The confrontation escalated, leading to the suspect shooting the victim multiple times. Responding paramedics from the Houston Fire Department pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The suspect, who was with a group of unidentified individuals, fled the location. Some left on foot, while others depa...

A road rage incident in downtown Houston on Sunday led to the fatal shooting of a teenage girl. Louise Jean Wilson, 17, was shot and killed in the early hours of Sunday morning while driving to Galveston with friends. Houston police responded to the scene on the southbound lanes of the Pierce Elevated around 1:05 a.m., finding a car damaged by gunfire. Wilson, the driver, died at the scene. A 17-year-old male passenger was hospitalized with a gunshot wound but later released. A third person in the car was unharmed. The incident reportedly began when Wilson inadvertently swerved in front of the gunman's car. The suspect then fired into Wilson's vehicle, fatally striking her, before fleeing the scene. The Houston Police Department has released a description of the suspect, a Black male d...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - The Houston Police Department has identified the victim of a recent homicide. The deceased, found last Friday at approximately 5:40 p.m. near a bayou at 1900 Nance Street, has been identified as 18-year-old Tierra Horn. Ms. Horn's body was discovered during a search operation conducted by HPD officers and Harris County Precinct 6 Constable deputies. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences conducted an autopsy, confirming Ms. Horn's identity and ruling her death a homicide. The investigation, led by the HPD Homicide Division, is actively ongoing. The HPD Homicide Division is diligently following up on leads in the case and urges anyone with information to come forward. Information can be shared with the HPD Hom...